(LAB)COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH Flashcards

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group of people with common characteristics or interests living together within a territory or a geographical boundary

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COMMUNITY

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5 Core Elements of the COMMUNITY

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Locus, Sharing, Joint Action, Social ties, Diversity

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sense of place, refers to a specific area like neighborhood, city, country

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Locus

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shared perspective and common interests

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Sharing

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: source of community identity through socializing, hangout, volunteering together

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Joint Action

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6
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describe interpersonal relationships in the community

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Social Ties

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focus on a larger societal view of the community and made references to differences in interpersonal reactions

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Diversity

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Community is characterized by (5)

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  • Age group
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender
  • Profession
  • Location
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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of diseases and infirmity.

- a resource for everyday life, not the object of living
- a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities
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HEALTH

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10
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health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions to protect, promote, preserve their health and prevent diseases

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COMMUNITY HEALTH

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actions that society takes collectively to ensure the conditions in which people can be healthy

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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individual actions and decision-making that affect the health of an individual or their immediate family members or friends

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Personal Health

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the science and art of preventing diseases, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized effort of the society

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COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

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